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Amos Davis 1728–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Mar 1728

Birth Location: Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 23 Feb 1782

Death Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Davis

Mother: Elizabeth Davis

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Davies, Elizabeth Meredith

Children(s): Ruth Mendenhall

In 1728, Amos Davis entered the world in Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John O Davis And Elizabeth Harris Davis. In 1768, Amos Davis resided in East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania. Amos Davis married Elizabeth Davies, Elizabeth Meredith, and had children including Amos Davis, Ruth Mendenhall. Amos Davis passed away in 1782 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1728, Amos Davis entered the world in Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John O Davis And Elizabeth Harris Davis.
  • In 1768, Amos Davis resided in East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • Amos Davis married Elizabeth Davies, Elizabeth Meredith, and had children including Amos Davis, Ruth Mendenhall.
  • Amos Davis passed away in 1782 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Amos Davis's Ancestors

Self
Amos Davis
1728–1782
Birth Place: Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John O. Davis
1690–1735
Radnorshire, Wales
Elizabeth (Harris) Davis
1680–1756
Surry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
David Davis
1665–1779
Diserth, Radnorshire, Wales
Margaret Evans
1667–1761
Hartshorn, Derbyshire, England
Daniel (Harris Owen ap) Harry
1663–1736
Montgomery, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Joan (Sybilla) PRICE
1670–1723
Brecknock, Breconshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
David Davis
1638–1743
Hannah Lawrance
1648–1735
William Evans
1620–1671
Anna 🚢
1635–1725
HARRY OWEN
1630–1684
Elizabeth Webb
1632–1684
David Price
1637–1717
Joan (Immigrant)
1640–1699
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lewallen Griffith
1610–1666
Hannah Einion
1600–1670
Sir Lawrence
1609–1667
Sarah Buckmaster
1610–1690
William Hailstone
1610–1675
Mrs. Hailstone
1612–1675
Thomas Harris
1598–1672
Joyce Pughe
1600–1672
Richard Webb
1603–1652
Elizabeth Gregory
1608–1681
Thomas Price
1620–1686
Elizabeth Phillips
1613–1672
Thomas Aubrey*
1615–1716
Elizabeth Williams
1626–1667

Amos Davis's Descendants

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Amos Davis (01 Mar 1728–23 Feb 1782) m. Elizabeth Davies (18 September 1736–7 November 1768) m. Elizabeth Meredith (18 Sep 1736–)
  1. 1. Ruth Mendenhall 1759–1795

Amos Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1728
01 Mar 1728
Birth of Amos Davis in Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1728
01 Mar 1728
Birth of Amos Davis in Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1768
1768
Age 40
Amos Davis resided here in East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania
East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania
1769
1769
Age 41
Amos Davis resided here in Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
1770
1770
Age 42
Amos Davis resided here in Vincent, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Vincent, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 47
Amos Davis resided here in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1779
1779
Age 51
Amos Davis resided here in Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1782
23 Feb 1782
Age 54
Death of Amos Davis in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1782
23 Feb 1782
Age 54
Death of Amos Davis in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1728
    Event Place: Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1728
    Event Place: Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Oyer and Terminer Court Papers, 1757-1787, Pennsylvania State Archives; County: Chester; Year: 1769

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Vincent, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, Proprietary Tax Lists, Chester County Rates - 1771; Volume Number: Vol 11; Page Number: 770; Family Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution: Battalions and Line

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Pennsbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1782
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1789-1908 ; Letters of Administration, 1790-1917 ; Index to Wills and Letters of Administration, 1789-1973; Author: Delaware County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1782
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1789-1908 ; Letters of Administration, 1790-1917 ; Index to Wills and Letters of Administration, 1789-1973; Author: Delaware County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania

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